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Are Colleges and Universities Meeting the Online Learning Challenge?

Online learners deserve the same engaging experience as traditional learners — and colleges have good reason to make it happen.

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Keep Wi-Fi 6 in Mind When Planning Network Upgrades

The University of Connecticut taps Splunk to improve operations at a student-run farm.

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Data Analytics: The Newest Tool of Aquaponic Agriculture

From cybersecurity to athletics training, applications take advantage of fast, focused, data-driven insights.

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The University of Illinois Creates Cross-Campus Value for Data Analytics

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To Elevate Campus Services, Take a Cue from Consumer-Facing Innovations

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IT Leaders Meet Faculty and Staff Halfway on Classroom Technology Integration

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University Cyber Ranges Immerse Students in Cybersecurity Education

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Universities Use AI Chatbots to Improve Student Services

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EDUCAUSE 2019: Tips for a Cloud Implementation in Higher Education

For universities that are switching to the cloud, higher education IT leaders at EDUCAUSE want to share what they’ve learned from their own transition.

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Best Practices for Cloud-Based Data Backup in Higher Education

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How to Get Higher Education IT Teams Ready for the Cloud

Bob Flynn of Indiana University co-chairs an EDUCAUSE group dedicated to cloud computing.

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To Optimize Cloud Deployments, Close the Skills Gap

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Colleges Make Ideal Partners for Smart City Initiatives

Local governments and higher education institutions provide similar services to their communities, including parking, transportation, public safety, facilities management and wayfinding aids. That's one reason that cities and colleges are partnering to develop and test smart city technologies — networking, Internet of Things devices and data analytics — that make these services safer and more efficient.
What Does Higher Education Digital Transformation Look Like?

University IT leaders may be used to the process of IT upgrades, both large and small. However, digital transformation initiatives are forcing universities to expand their thinking around technology integrations on campus. We spoke with experts to understand just what constitutes a digital transformation and what it means for university stakeholders.
EDUCAUSE 2019: Universities Build High-Density Wi-Fi Networks to Streamline Student Services

Students, faculty and staff are dependent on strong, reliable campus network connections, which means IT leaders will need to have an infrastructure that can support large numbers of users at any given time. See how Butler University upgraded its Wi-Fi to mitigate bottlenecks in high-traffic areas on campus.

To stay up to date on all of the news and ideas coming out of EDUCAUSE, follow EdTech's coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2019 conference hub.
EDUCAUSE 2019: New Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Cuts Out Space, not Power

University classrooms and research laboratories don't usually have much room to spare. Check out our show floor hands-on experience with one of Dell's new desktop solutions, designed to help higher education faculty, students and staff save space without negotiating on performance.

Check out more of our conference coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2019 Conference hub.
EDUCAUSE 2019: Questions Higher Education IT Leaders Should Be Asking Around Security

Answers to frequently asked questions can be helpful, but what happens when important questions are left out of an FAQ? EdTech visited security vendors to find out what infrequently asked questions IT leaders may want to consider when building out their campus security infrastructure.

Check out more of our conference coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2019 Conference hub.

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